Becka Langford
Vilonia,AR
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with 19 years of direct patient care experience. Adept at doctor communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of cardiovascular surgery and care of critically ill patients. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses. Very proud Daisy award winner in 2023.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
ICU Nurse
Conway Regional Medical Center
09.2020 - Current
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Care of COIVD patients
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
NICU Registered Nurse
UAMS
11.2019 - 09.2020
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to premature babies.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
St. Vincent Infirmary
10.2012 - 11.2019
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Provided targeted care and treatment patients on ECMO, after heart surgery, and VADs.
- Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Charge Nurse to a 22 bed CVICU. Roles included facilitating transfers from CVICU and CV stepdown, collaborate with physicians on surgeries for the day, round on patients with surgeons daily, being a resource for other nurses in the unit.
Rounding Nurse
Jack Stephens Heart Institute
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Rounding daily with cardiovascular heart surgeon Dr. Fred Meadors.
Pre Op and Recovery RN
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Center
11.2015 - 08.2016
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Assist with clinic including pre and post operative pictures. Also preforming dressing changes in clinic.
- Circulate in the operating room
Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Medical Center
04.2005 - 10.2012
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to patients after coronary artery bypass graft, valve replacement surgery, heart transplant, and other thoracic surgeries.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
Education
Diploma of Nursing - Registered Nursing
Baptist Health Schools Little Rock
Little Rock, AR12.2004
Skills
- Compliance Issues
- Staff Coordination
- Staff Educational Programming
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Complex Information Interpretation
- Critical Care Unit (CCU)
- Disease Processes
- Protocol and Procedure Improvement
- Cardiac Arrest
- Treatment Planning and Implementation
Timeline
ICU Nurse
Conway Regional Medical Center
09.2020 - Current
NICU Registered Nurse
UAMS
11.2019 - 09.2020
Rounding Nurse
Jack Stephens Heart Institute
01.2017 - 01.2018
Pre Op and Recovery RN
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Center
11.2015 - 08.2016
Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
St. Vincent Infirmary
10.2012 - 11.2019
Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Medical Center
04.2005 - 10.2012
Diploma of Nursing - Registered Nursing
Baptist Health Schools Little Rock
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